castigation

noun

Definition of castigationnext
as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense the loss of his father's trust was the harshest castigation that the boy could have possibly received for having told the lie

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  1. punishment
  2. wrath
  3. penalty
Noun
  • Abdulaziz was sentenced to five years in prison—a severe punishment for a prince.
    Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • According to an informal poll taken by The Athletic, 62% of respondents voted for a lifetime ban; 18.2% elected a suspension of 1-5 years; 17.4% went with a 1-year prohibition; and 2.4% said no further punishment is necessary.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of punishment
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  • Russia’s wrath hangs over Georgia elections Saturday's election will pit the Moscow-leaning Georgian Dream government against several pro-Western opposition parties, among them the United National Movement party founded by Saakashvili in 2001.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2024
  • As villagers attempt to thwart her ghostly presence, Nak’s wrath and enduring love become forces to reckon with.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of wrath
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  • Filion faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each charge, federal prosecutors said.
    Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Plus, Cory has the time penalty next week, increasing his odds of entering the ring.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of penalty
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